Motorcycle & Product Reviews | Motorbike Tests | MCNews https://www.mcnews.com.au/motorcycle-news/motorcycle-reviews/ Motorcycle News, Sport and Reviews Mon, 25 Nov 2024 23:51:00 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-Icon-32x32.png Motorcycle & Product Reviews | Motorbike Tests | MCNews https://www.mcnews.com.au/motorcycle-news/motorcycle-reviews/ 32 32 TeamMoto Christmas Sale: Unwrap the Perfect Gift for Your Partner or Little Rider! https://www.mcnews.com.au/teammoto-christmas-sale-unwrap-the-perfect-gift-for-your-partner-or-little-rider/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/teammoto-christmas-sale-unwrap-the-perfect-gift-for-your-partner-or-little-rider/#respond Sat, 23 Nov 2024 02:39:58 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=507636 The post TeamMoto Christmas Sale: Unwrap the Perfect Gift for Your Partner or Little Rider! appeared first on MCNews.

]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/teammoto-christmas-sale-unwrap-the-perfect-gift-for-your-partner-or-little-rider/feed/ 0 Honda CRF300 Rally Review – Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/honda-crf300l-rally-review-motorcycle-test/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/honda-crf300l-rally-review-motorcycle-test/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:45:37 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=490081 Honda CRF300 Rally Review Little red Elmo. The all-road postie bike. I tried to come up with a nickname that encapsulated my impressions of the ‘Rally’. In the end I settled on Red Robin. We do have robins in Australia, if you didn’t know. Scarlet, Flame, Red Breasted, Red Capped, Pink, and Yellow-breasted robins. You […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/honda-crf300l-rally-review-motorcycle-test/feed/ 0 New specialist cleaning spray for matt finished motorcycles https://www.mcnews.com.au/new-specialist-cleaning-spray-for-matt-finished-motorcycles/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/new-specialist-cleaning-spray-for-matt-finished-motorcycles/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:40:52 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=506997 Motorex Matt Care Spray When it comes to maintaining that signature matte finish on your prized machine, the all-new MATT CARE spray from MOTOREX is a game changer. Matte surfaces on modern motorcycles are a style statement, but keeping them looking spot-on has always been a bit of a mission. That’s where MATT CARE steps […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/new-specialist-cleaning-spray-for-matt-finished-motorcycles/feed/ 0 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Review | LAMS Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/royal-enfield-guerrilla-450-review-lams-motorcycle-test/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/royal-enfield-guerrilla-450-review-lams-motorcycle-test/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:43:02 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=503607 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Review If you’ve been considering the Royal Enfield lineup – especially the smaller-capacity models and wishing for a boost in performance – the new Guerrilla 450 has arrived to meet those expectations. Previously, those seeking more power had to look to the 650 twins, but now the Sherpa single-cylinder engine – […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/royal-enfield-guerrilla-450-review-lams-motorcycle-test/feed/ 0 BMW S 1000 RR M Sport at Phillip Island with CSS https://www.mcnews.com.au/bmw-s-1000-rr-m-sport-at-phillip-island-with-css/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/bmw-s-1000-rr-m-sport-at-phillip-island-with-css/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:29:41 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=498412 BMW S 1000 RR M Sport Phillip Island Ride Days I’ve just spent the most amazing couple of day’s putting myself and the M Sport through our respective paces at Phillip Island. I’m sitting here still buzzing a day later as I try to gather my thoughts into something resembling a coherent stream of words. […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/bmw-s-1000-rr-m-sport-at-phillip-island-with-css/feed/ 0 All-new Motorex V-Synt 4T engine oil arrives in Australia https://www.mcnews.com.au/all-new-motorex-v-synt-4t-engine-oil-arrives-in-australia/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/all-new-motorex-v-synt-4t-engine-oil-arrives-in-australia/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:14:12 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=506099 Motorex V-Synt 4T When it comes to modern motorcycle Vee engines, it’s all about cramming serious horsepower into a tight, refined package. Enter MOTOREX V-SYNT 4T SAE 15W50. Today’s V2 and V4 engines have come a long way, blending brute performance with advanced electronic management and precision manufacturing that makes them more approachable than ever. […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/all-new-motorex-v-synt-4t-engine-oil-arrives-in-australia/feed/ 0 Troy Lee Designs and SHARK Helmets team up! https://www.mcnews.com.au/troy-lee-designs-and-shark-helmets-team-up/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/troy-lee-designs-and-shark-helmets-team-up/#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:39:36 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=505626 TROY LEE DESIGNS x SHARK HELMETS The collaboration between Troy Lee Designs and Shark Helmets brings a unique synergy, where Shark’s aero-focused protective technologies seamlessly merge with Troy Lee Designs’ avant-garde, innovative and disruptive style. This partnership not only redefines on-track stylishness but elevates safety standards, placing a strong emphasis on the aerodynamic excellence of […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/troy-lee-designs-and-shark-helmets-team-up/feed/ 0 Remy Gardner Kabuto F17 Limited Edition helmet arrives in limited numbers https://www.mcnews.com.au/remy-gardner-kabuto-f17-limited-edition-helmet-arrives-in-limited-numbers/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/remy-gardner-kabuto-f17-limited-edition-helmet-arrives-in-limited-numbers/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:00:27 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=504525 Remy Gardner Limited Edition Kabuto F17 helmet The Kabuto F17 helmet is designed for modern riders who seek the ideal blend of style, comfort, and safety. Its aerodynamic shell and advanced ventilation system provide exceptional airflow, keeping you cool and comfortable on long rides. Made from premium materials, the F17 offers outstanding impact protection while […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/remy-gardner-kabuto-f17-limited-edition-helmet-arrives-in-limited-numbers/feed/ 0 Zero Motorcycles SR/S Review | Electric Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/zero-motorcycles-sr-s-review-electric-motorcycle-test-zero/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/zero-motorcycles-sr-s-review-electric-motorcycle-test-zero/#comments Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:50:56 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=501590 Zero SR/S Review Test by Wayne Vickers I’m pleased to say that despite my range anxiety being on overdrive following my Livewire experience a couple of years ago, this time, the manufacturer’s range claims seem pretty legit. While the Zero SR/S won’t handle my unusually long, mostly highway 230 km return commute on one charge, […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/aprilia-rs457-review-lams-motorcycle-test/feed/ 1 Video Review – An 820 km day out on the updated Tiger 1200 Rally Pro https://www.mcnews.com.au/video-review-an-820-km-day-out-on-the-updated-tiger-1200-rally-pro/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/video-review-an-820-km-day-out-on-the-updated-tiger-1200-rally-pro/#comments Wed, 23 Oct 2024 01:01:14 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=502853 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro Following the local Aussie launch of the updated Tiger 1200 lineup, we managed to nab ourselves the Rally Pro variant to soundly put through its paces and see if it’s still one of the best all-rounders available. The plan was pretty simple: Take in a big day in the saddle […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/video-review-an-820-km-day-out-on-the-updated-tiger-1200-rally-pro/feed/ 1 World’s first adaptive aero helmet from Shark: Aeron GP https://www.mcnews.com.au/worlds-first-adaptive-aero-helmet-from-shark-aeron-gp/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/worlds-first-adaptive-aero-helmet-from-shark-aeron-gp/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:36:26 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=500877 Shark Aeron GP Helmet Shark have revealed the Aeron GP helmet, offering the world’s first adaptive aero tech on a helmet, which adapts its shape to the rider’s position, using a innovative spoiler, equipped with adaptive flaps actively reducing air resistance, reducing neck strain and drag. The Shark Aeron GP helmet is available in Carbon […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/worlds-first-adaptive-aero-helmet-from-shark-aeron-gp/feed/ 0 Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401 Review | Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/husqvarna-svartpilen-and-vitpilen-401-review-motorcycle-test/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/husqvarna-svartpilen-and-vitpilen-401-review-motorcycle-test/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:15:56 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=494377 Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401 Review Test by Rennie Scaysbrook For a company that seems to be updating its model line-up every six months, it seems odd we’re talking about six full years since the KTM-endowed Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 models received any significant changes. Released in 2018 as a modern take on […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/husqvarna-svartpilen-and-vitpilen-401-review-motorcycle-test/feed/ 0 2025 Honda CRF450R Review | Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-honda-crf450r-review-motorcycle-test/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-honda-crf450r-review-motorcycle-test/#respond Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:06:00 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=497361 2025 Honda CRF450R Review Motorcycle Test by Guy Streeter Looking back at the last couple of years, without doubt it is Honda that is back at the top in motocross. The Honda CRF450R has had some great success in Australian Supercross and Motocross and even bigger success on the World stage. Most recently, of course, […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/gear-review-five-hg-prime-heated-glove/feed/ 0 2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP Review – Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-yamaha-mt-09-sp-review-motorcycle-test/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-yamaha-mt-09-sp-review-motorcycle-test/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:31:38 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=494374 2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP Review Motorcycle Test A couple of months back, I got some seat-time on the heavily-revised Yamaha MT-09, a bike that’s been in production for 10 years. I feel old saying that. I loved it so much that I requested a long-term loaner from Yamaha as the new Scaysbrook household runabout, but […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-yamaha-mt-09-sp-review-motorcycle-test/feed/ 0 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S Review | Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-ducati-panigale-v4-s-review-motorcycle-test/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-ducati-panigale-v4-s-review-motorcycle-test/#comments Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:13:04 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=496776 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S Review Stereotypes exist usually because they are true. The same goes for reputations. Take the Ducati Panigale V4 range, for example. Often the fastest bike in a straight line in whatever race it lines up in, it is also true that the Panigale has historically been one of the biggest […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-ducati-panigale-v4-s-review-motorcycle-test/feed/ 4 SCOTT DualRaid Dryo Adventure gear available now! https://www.mcnews.com.au/scott-dualraid-dryo-adventure-gear-available-now/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/scott-dualraid-dryo-adventure-gear-available-now/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:13:33 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=496624 SCOTT DualRaid Dryo Adventure Gear Designed for long adventures where durability, ventilation and comfort are a necessity, SCOTT Dualraid Dryo gear is the perfect fit for your next expedition. The gear uses a removable three-layer DRYOsphere membrane that provide a waterproof/windproof/breathable barrier to protect you from the elements, while enabling vapor to escape, keeping you […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/scott-dualraid-dryo-adventure-gear-available-now/feed/ 0 EK Chains ZVX3 — built for riders who demand top-tier performance https://www.mcnews.com.au/ek-chains-zvx3-built-for-riders-who-demand-top-tier-performance/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/ek-chains-zvx3-built-for-riders-who-demand-top-tier-performance/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:29:24 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=496588 EK Chains State-of-the-art, Japanese made motorcycle chains Let’s face it, when you’re riding, whether it’s carving up the Great Ocean Road or tackling the endless outback roads on your Aussie adventure, your chain is one of those unsung heroes that keeps you moving. If it gives out, so does your journey. That’s where the EK […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/ek-chains-zvx3-built-for-riders-who-demand-top-tier-performance/feed/ 0 Premium Japanese made EK Chains SRX2 now available in Australia https://www.mcnews.com.au/premium-japanese-made-ek-chains-srx2-now-available-in-australia/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/premium-japanese-made-ek-chains-srx2-now-available-in-australia/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 02:07:36 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=495716 EK Chains SRX2 Series When you’re out there living the two-wheeled dream, whether it’s blasting through the suburbs or clocking up the km’s on long-distance rides, you need a chain that’s going to have your back. Enter the EK Chains SRX2 series, a chain that brings high performance to the everyday rider without burning a […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/premium-japanese-made-ek-chains-srx2-now-available-in-australia/feed/ 0 Ficeda & IRC introduce new tyres for lightweights https://www.mcnews.com.au/ficeda-irc-introduce-new-tyres-for-lightweights/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/ficeda-irc-introduce-new-tyres-for-lightweights/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 23:24:08 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=495439 New IRC moped & light weight tyres Trials GP-1 & NR21 See the latest additions to the IRC moped/light weight tyre range, in stock now! IRC TRIALS GP-1 – $51.95 RRP F/R Tyre | Size: 3.00-17 Designed to perform well on both on-road and off-road use, the GP-1 dual purpose tyre offers great value and […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-triumph-tiger-1200-review-motorcycle-test/feed/ 0 20 per cent off Husqvarna Father’s Day gifts for Dad! https://www.mcnews.com.au/20-per-cent-off-husqvarna-fathers-day-gifts-for-dad/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/20-per-cent-off-husqvarna-fathers-day-gifts-for-dad/#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:40:00 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=492991 Father’s Day with Husqvarna Husqvarna Motorcycles has a great range of apparel items now 20 percent off just for 2024 Father’s Day. This special deal only runs until Saturday, August 31st. You can save 20 per cent on selected Father’s Day off-road, street and casual items, with some great picks highlighted below. You’ll be able […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/20-per-cent-off-husqvarna-fathers-day-gifts-for-dad/feed/ 0 Celebrate this Father’s Day with gifts from Harley-Davidson https://www.mcnews.com.au/celebrate-this-fathers-day-with-gifts-from-harley-davidson/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/celebrate-this-fathers-day-with-gifts-from-harley-davidson/#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:36:23 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=492937 Father’s Day with Harley-Davidson With over 120 years under its belt, Harley-Davidson has already proven its iconic designs and motorcycles stand the test of time, and with Father’s Day just around the corner, Harley-Davidson has gifts a gear shift away from the usual socks and jocks dads are used to. Carrying apparel since 1912, Harley-Davidson […]

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